Jan Decleir
Acting
Biography
Jan Decleir (born February 14, 1946, in Niel, Belgium) is a Belgian film, television and stage actor, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Flemish cinema. He made his film debut in Mira (1971) and gained international recognition for his performances in Character (1997), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and the Oscar nominated drama Daens (1992). Alongside his extensive screen career, he is also a highly respected theatre actor and a central figure in Flemish cultural life.
Born: February 14, 1946
Place of Birth: Niel, Flanders, Belgium
Known For
Buiten De Zone
Buiten De Zone (translated as "Out of the Zone") is a Flemish youth series (1994-1996) about five volunteers at the Jongerenfoon, a helpline that rarely receives calls. Out of boredom, they fantasize about absurd and humorous situations, where reality and fiction constantly blur. Each episode revolves around a theme such as love, fear, or fame. The series is known for its humor, satire, and social criticism and has become a cult classic.
John the Fearless
He's the "Rocky" of the 15th century-defender of the poor, enemy of evil, champion of justice. He's fearless and the strongest man in the land. He's ready and willing to take on all wrong doers-rich and poor. Accompanied by a lovable, meek little friend, his quest takes him on an unforgettable journey. Swamp monsters, knights in armor, duels, royal pageantry, and damsels in distress all abound in this story of timeless values. In the spirit of "Robin Hood," it's a robust, romantic tale: a feast for the eyes and a joy for the heart.
Meiden van de Wit
After the CEO of a milkfactory dies a violent death, his three daughters Roos, Floor and Frédérique take over the company.
De zaak Alzheimer
9 Days of the Vulture
A story of friendship, love, crime and death. Against the backdrop of a large criminal investigation the lives of various characters involved get entangled. Meanwhile a vulture floats in the sky over the city, observing and being watched.
De Kavijaks
Kulderzipken
Kulderzipken is a Flemish television series that premiered in 1995. Two seasons of ten episodes each have been made since then.
Tytgat Chocolat
Jasper Vloemans works in a small chocolate factory that employs mentally challenged workers to package its products. He falls in love with one of his colleagues: Tina, a girl from Kosovo. When Tina is suddenly deported to her home country, Jasper and his friends set out on a road trip to find her.
Character
In pre-WWII Holland, the penniless, illegitimate son of a powerful bailiff sets out to become a lawyer as he spends a lifetime struggling to prove his worth to his relentlessly spiteful father.
Don't Shoot
In one fell swoop, nine-year old David Van de Steen lost his mother, his father and his sister in an attack by the Brabant Killers in Aalst. His grandfather, Albert, has the well-nigh impossible task of giving David a new perspective on life, a future.
Filmography
as Lucien
as The Professor
as Noël Claus
as Noël Claus
as Noël Claus
as Willy Brandt
as Jules
as The King (voice)
as Sinterklaas
as Sinterklaas
as Albert
as Sinterklaas
as Achille Verherstraeten
as Partijvoorzitter
as Hubert Geunings
as Pastoor
as Saint Nicholas
as Holm
as Bisschop
as Cornald Muller
as Ludo Vrancken (oud)
as Verteller
as Jos Pauwels
as Luuk
as Petrus Plancius
as Bob Seynens
as Jacoby
as Henning Brühl
as Sinterklaas
as Julien
as Lucien Deckers
as Ludwig Tyberghein
as Voice
as Max
as Oom Siem/Sinterklaas
as Leopold
as Ernst
as Freddy White
as Dokter Victor Verbeecke
as De Generaal
as Max
as Johnny De Flow
as Oom Siem / Sinterklaas
as Jos
as John Voerman
as Marcel Lenaerts
as Ferdinand Kütter
as Huib Minderhout
as Le gynécologue
as Angelo Ledda
as Nathan Goldberg
as Old Laurens
as Klaas de Wit
as Victor Dielemans
as Stan Moreels
as Stan Moereels
as Oscar
as Archibald
as rechter Teugels
as Bob de Beer
as Vader Keyzer
as Boss Man
as Freddy Lebecq
as Bishop Köckerman
as Moeders vriend
as Karel Van Grieken
as Dreverhaven
as Arno's friend
as Koning Jozef
as Sebastian
as Uitvinder van het woordenboek
as Mason
as Beck
as Sinterklaas
as Adolf Daens
as Leon Bekkers
as Azère Smellekens
as Albert
as Masco
as Jan Breydel
as John the Fearless / Jan zonder Vrees (voice)
as Gevangene 1
as Kommentaar
as Vader
as Jef
as Marcels vader
as Charel
as Bohumil
as Katangees
as Jan Braems
as Renier Joskin de Lamarache
as Lander
as Odo
as Stegger